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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1939
Page
6
Civil Aeronautics Authority figures show in four months from December 21 1938 to March 20 1939 domestic carriers logged 64 081 025 passenger miles per passenger fatality, a stark rise from 1935-36 through 1937-38. Fatal accidents dropped to one in the latest period despite overall growth in miles, passengers, and mail.
The annual Mother's Day luncheon for the Polk Street Methodist Church Co-Workers Class was held at the church. Hostesses included Mesdames Ansley Davis Myers H. Davis Adams Schoeman Laverty Humphreys Barton Britain Camp ball singing readings gifts prayers guests and members attended.
Mrs Clarence Smith hosted Bite Luck Bridge Club at 1021 Travis Street with tulip and snowball decor. High score went to the hostess, followed by Mrs D C Regal in second and Mrs H C McFarland in low. Attendees included several members and guests. next meeting is May 15 at Mrs Archer’s 2215 Lipscomb Street.
Members of the Homecraft Club will be entertained at the home of Mrs. R. Moss at 312 North East Seventh Avenue Thursday at 2 o clock. Games will be played.
Community groups list meetings and events across churches clubs and organizations from 6 to 8:30 PM. Included are Mrs Baxter greeting at Canyon, American Legion Auxiliary at Legion Hall and various circles, clubs, and society gatherings at specified venues and times.
The Alpha Alpha Chapter of Beta Phi held National Founders Day with a formal Aronson Tea Room banquet. Colorful black and gold decor, lilac centerpiece, and wood embossed place cards set the scene. Lois Smith, retiring president, received a scrap made Arts Conservatory of Woeat Texas.
Epsilon Sigma Alpha held formal initiation last night at the Amarillo Hotel. New members Janie B. Rogers and Virginia Lee Bechtelheimer were named. Parralee Dashier, the sorority president, read the ritual as a blue and gold dinner followed in Parlor A with a iris and yellow rose centerpiece and lighted candles. Attendees included Mary Durham, Doris Shore, Lona Mae Donovan, Virginia Wade, Elsie Harbison, Margaret Turnburg, Jean Doud, Emma Roberson, Julia Ann Rowntree, Betty Elliott, Chloie Hale, Parralee Dashier, Janie B. Rogers, Virginia Lee Bechtelheimer, and social sponsor Mrs. Erwin C. Ochsner.
A Sam Houston Band Parents Association meeting is scheduled for tonight at 7 45 at the school to discuss band activities and upcoming events.
Joyce Harvey, Joyce Martin, and McLain oversee officer installation with Rosemary Selover as president and Mary Utterback as recording secretary. Regular meeting in Federation Club Rooms features program on moral good with talks referencing Lincoln Gettysburg Washington and Plato. Spelling bee follows, then sorority songs led by Mrs Scales and Mrs McLain.
Pattern 2040 offers a 6 inch cloth with two strands of string and easy crochet methods. Includes materials, stitch illustrations, a cloth photo, and variations for different sizes. Send ten cents, pattern number 2040, name and address to Amarillo Globe Needlecraft Dept New York.
George H. Davis president of the United States Chamber of Commerce urged business leaders to press Congress to curb tax increases and restore economic freedom. He warned centralized authority threatens liberty, political and religious rights, and warned against rising costs harming American competitiveness.
Alpha Iota Sorority hosts a Backward Dance at Cathedral Hall Friday at 9 PM. Only sorority members may bring dates. Representatives will attend the Oklahoma City convention May 27 28 and send delegates to the Wilmington Delaware meeting July 13 16 and Des Moines gathering in late May.
The Mystic Weavers Club will meet Thursday after noon at 2:30 o clock at the home of Mrs. J. T. Russell 1711 Buchanan Street.
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